GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| progeny | descendants |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |